5:00 AM

genienakanoNovember 2, 2021January 11, 2022feminism/women, photography, poems, romance, saddness, tankafalling, into place, poems, puzzle, tanka, time, women

sometimes
I fall when I smell
the back of your neck
like a puzzle 
falling into place

                         Genie Nakano, 1991

photo of Genie Nakano by: Rapheal Rapheal, 2019

Published by genienakano

I love writing--It's my joy, my therapy--my confession. I'm a performer, dancer, yoga and meditation instructor, write a poetry column for Rafu Shimpo. Growth and love of life is a key to my happiness. View more posts

2 thoughts on “5:00 AM”

genienakano says:

November 2, 2021 at 6:11 pm

I’m trying. Thank you for your precious comments. You have a great day too.

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Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet says:

November 2, 2021 at 4:52 pm

Very sensual and lovely, Genie! ❤ Have a great day!

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